A Self-Defence Weapon Offers The Newest Solution For Women’s Safety In India. Decide For Yourself.

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A Self-Defence Weapon Offers The Newest Solution For Women’s Safety In India. Decide For Yourself.


Do you know a woman or are one who carries a pepper spray, knife or a taser in her bag? Ever since the December 16, 2012 gang rape, India contributed towards the pepper spray industry widely. There were a few apps launched too that weren't very feasible, for example in a low balance, low battery or a non-smartphone scenario for ensuring safety. Dr. Pavan Kohli has developed a new weapon, named Samiidha Bhavani, to keep women safe. It is a collapsible baton that combines a sword design, stun gun, pepper spray, panic button, pen knife, sewing kit, vermillion powder and mirror, as reported by WSJ in this video.





The Wall Street Journal

Ironically, the device's name - Samiidha Bhavani - translates to 'an offering for sacred fire' and 'the goddess of valour', which unfortunately brings us back to the age old, very damaging mental make-up of mystifying the status of our women - from a goddess to a victim.

We are not sure what purpose the vermillion powder will serve when under a state of threat or attack. The price, aimed at as high as a 1000 rupees, is expensive for an average Indian to afford, considering the device has been created with a vision to keep ALL women safe.

Is this device a necessity in India now? If yes, do you think it is feasible?

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